Lake Manyara National Park Safari 2024/2025

Think of Lake Manyara as a baby safari, as an acclimatizing period before you go deal with the big boys. The natural beauty found in Lake Manyara is second to none, but the game viewing opportunities in the area feel somewhat pale, especially when compared to the ones found in the Serengeti. Lake Manyara covers 330 sq. ...

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2 Days Safari - Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro

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So happy that I booked with this operator. Had a great two days safari, exploring the best of Lake M ...
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives
  • Accommodation Camping & Lodge
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
days02 From US$ 540 View Tour
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4 Days Serengeti, Manyara, Ngorongoro Safari Tour

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Incredible experience! My wife and I just got back from our trip to East Africa. For the first leg ...
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives
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  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days04 From US$ 425 View Tour
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5 days Safari - Manyara,Ngorongoro and Serengeti

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We saw sights I will never forget. Our guide made a great effort to allow us to see rare events
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives
  • Accommodation Camping, Tent & Hotel
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days05 From US$ 1,900 View Tour
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7 Days Tarangire, Serengti, Ngorongo, Manyara & Eyasi

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We have been contacted by the tour organizer, Gabriel, the day before the trip started. We then met ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Camping & National parks
  • Accommodation Hotel, Camping & Tent
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, Italian, Spanish
days07 From US$ 2,110 View Tour
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6 Days Adventure Camping Safari: Budget Style

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Really enjoyed our time on this safari. Wonderful guide and cook, very caring. They accommodated die ...
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  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Adventure
  • Accommodation Camping, Hotel & Tent
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
days06 From US$ 1,590 View Tour
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6 Days Tanzania Experience in Luxury Tented Camp

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6 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives
  • Accommodation Lodge, Hotel & Home-stay
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
days06 From US$ 3,612 View Tour
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4 Days Safari in Lake Manyara, Serengeti, & Ngoro Crater

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4 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Arusha. Read More
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives
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  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, Tanzanian
days04 From US$ 1,050 View Tour
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4 Days Safari - Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti

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4 day wildlife safaris and game drives trip in Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Read More
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives
  • Accommodation Camping, Tent & Hotel
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days04 From US$ 1,800 View Tour
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8-Day Camping Safari : Best of Tanzania

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My husband and I recently returned from a eight days safari in Tanzania, the wildlife was really exc ...
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  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Adventure
  • Accommodation Camping & Hotel
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 2,399 View Tour
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4 Days Serengeti Wildlife Migration Budget Tour

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4 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Arusha. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives
  • Accommodation Camping
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
days04 From US$ 2,450 View Tour
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5 Days Safari Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

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5 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour in Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Read More
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  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, Tanzanian
days05 From US$ 1,350 View Tour
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3 Day Tanzania Safari Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro

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The first day we went to Tarangire and saw many elefants, giraffes, lions, monkeys etc. It was a fun ...
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  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
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days03 From US$ 768 View Tour
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4 Day Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater

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4 day wildlife safaris and game drives trip in Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Read More
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  • Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Adventure
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  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 2-90 yrs
  • Operated in English, Tanzanian
days04 From US$ 1,300 View Tour
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6 Days Affordable Safari

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6 day wildlife safaris and game drives trip in Tanzania, visiting Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Park. Read More
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  • Accommodation Camping, Hut, Hotel & Sleeping Hut
  • Transport 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
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Lake Manyara National Park Tour Reviews

5 - Excellent
Based on 46 customer reviews
Perfect Safari
5 - Excellent
  • Christine
“Everything was perfect for this safari, the organization, the guide, the parks, the accommodations. We had the chance to share this trip with our guide who I would like to point out that made this safari an unforgettable experience. We couldn't have hoped for a better guide and would recommend it to everyone. Book without any hesitation with this agency and if you speak French, ask without hesitation to ask for their French-speaking tour guide.”
Wonderful Safari Experience
5 - Excellent
  • Toni
“We were not disappointed and every single day was incredible, which we will remember for the rest of our lives! From out tour manager in Arusha office, who was very responsive over the course of our research on the operators to our guide and the driver - everything was impeccably organised, we wouldn’t change a thing. The chosen lodges, selected routes, responsiveness to action or drive where needed, time estimation, food and patience as well as respect to all humans as well as animals left us speechless. I recommend them to everyone and already did to my friends. Thank you to the whole team, we will cherish this honeymoon memories forever!!! Thank you for making it special.”
Gorgeous African Safari Experience
5 - Excellent
  • Jamie
“We had a 2 days Safari with Innocent as our driver and everything was excellent!! Amazing driver, very patient and accommodating, and excellent knowledge of the entire Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara park, highly recommend him and the entire team. You won’t regret it.”

Lake Manyara National Park - Overview and Facts

Think of Lake Manyara as a baby safari, as an acclimatizing period before you go deal with the big boys. The natural beauty found in Lake Manyara is second to none, but the game viewing opportunities in the area feel somewhat pale, especially when compared to the ones found in the Serengeti.

Lake Manyara covers 330 sq. kms., making it one of the smallest national parks in Africa, but its small size does nothing to prevent it from supporting as many as 11 ecosystems and offering varied experiences. This can also be attributed to its altitude, which ranges from 953 meters to 1,445 meters. Since roughly two-thirds of the park is covered by the lake, a majority of the animals can be found in concentrated areas, making animal sightings easy and pleasurable. Lake Manyara National Park gets the following relevant safari ratings:

  • Wildlife Rating: 4 stars out of 5
  • Scenery Rating: 5 stars out of 5
  • Bush Vibe: 3 stars out of 5

Lake Manyara is most famous for its tree-climbing lions and thousands of flamingos, but it also hosts animals such as elephants, wildebeests, giraffes, buffalo, water bucks, impala, warthog, zebra, klipspringer, Kirk’s dik-dik and leopards. The park has a huge population of baboons as well, many of which rank among the largest in Africa.

Lions can be found climbing trees in other parks as well, but it is somewhat of a specialty here. Checking out an entire pride of lions resting in an acacia tree is sure to be the best experience of your African safari. And if you happen to capture that on film, expect your Instagram account to go crazy within moments! Who knows, you might even end up winning one of those Instagram contests!

Game drives during the daytime have always been popular, but Lake Manyara is one of those few national parks in Africa to introduce night safaris as well as camps inside the park. This opens up a wealth of opportunities for adventure and nature lovers and presents activities such as mountain biking, village trips, hiking and trekking.

Pros and Cons of Lake Manyara National Park

While many tours avoid Lake Manyara, we recommend you to take that extra step. Apart from the breathtaking scenery and stunning flamingo viewing opportunities, the park lets you see elephants from up close and offers easy accommodations, night safari experiences, and a vast diversity of birds and animals in a relatively small area. The park can get incredibly crowded between the months of June to July and October to April, but if you do manage to beat the crowds, this is as good as African expeditions get.

Accommodation in Lake Manyara

The most famous place to stay in Lake Manyara is the Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, the only one offering accommodation inside the park. Other places worth exploring can be found in Rift Valley, which is known to offer stunning views of the park. Your best options here would be the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge and the Kirurumu Tented Camp. Some tourists also stay in lodges located in the Karatu area. The best bets here are Gibbs Farm and the Plantation Lodge, with both offering easy access to Lake Manyara.

Best Season to Visit Lake Manyara

The months of July to October see very little rainfall and are the best months to visit Lake Manyara and meet its animal population. However, those in love with birds,canoeing and serene waterfalls would find the area to be more attractive during the wet season, i.e., the months of November to June.

Extend Your Vacation from Lake Manyara

While you might be able to check out as many as 100 species of birds on any given day, Lake Manyara isn’t the best place to spot carnivores. Those tree-climbing lions are an obvious charm, but the game drive isn’t the same. So it always makes sense to add one of the following experiences into your Lake Manyara adventures, especially since both attractions are located quite close to the park.

  • Serengeti National Park: Home to the Great Migration, the Serengeti needs no introduction. The best thing to do here is to lose yourself (with a guide obviously) and discover new species at every step. Click here to find out more about Serengeti adventures.
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Center: The Ngorongoro Conservation Center is your best bet of seeing the Big 5 on the same day. It is also one of those few places in Africa where you could see the elusive black rhino.
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